Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Horn in the West discount
Horn in the West is hosting Buncombe County nights on July 10 - 12, when all county citizens can get into the show for $8 each. The play is one of the country's oldest Revolutionary War dramas still being performed and has been a fixture in Watauga County for more than 50 years.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Free bluegrass music at MHC
News from Mars Hill College
"Some of the best pickers in bluegrass music are at Mars Hill College this week, and they will be performing each evening for the public – free of charge.
"In conjunction with Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Mountains Week (June 22-26), Mars Hill College will be offering free performances each evening by some of the renowned regional bluegrass performers who make up the faculty of the program. The instructors, Jack Lawrence, Dave Talbot, Bobby Anderson, Adam Masters, Steve Kilby, Jerry Sutton, and Wayne Erbsen, are excellent musicians and performers and make this an exceptionally high quality event.
"Performances will be at 8 pm each evening in Spainhour Hall, which is located inside the Moore Fine Arts Building on Highway 213 in Mars Hill. "
"Some of the best pickers in bluegrass music are at Mars Hill College this week, and they will be performing each evening for the public – free of charge.
"In conjunction with Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge Mountains Week (June 22-26), Mars Hill College will be offering free performances each evening by some of the renowned regional bluegrass performers who make up the faculty of the program. The instructors, Jack Lawrence, Dave Talbot, Bobby Anderson, Adam Masters, Steve Kilby, Jerry Sutton, and Wayne Erbsen, are excellent musicians and performers and make this an exceptionally high quality event.
"Performances will be at 8 pm each evening in Spainhour Hall, which is located inside the Moore Fine Arts Building on Highway 213 in Mars Hill. "
Friday, June 26, 2009
Fourth of July events
If there are any events going on during the Fourth of July, send them into the paper at wteditor@weavervilletribune.com so we can get them in our Fourth calendar.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Land trust public notice
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy...
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is pleased to announce its application for accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is a volunteer-based non-profit organization working to conserve the clean water, unique plant and animal habitat, farmland and scenic beauty of the mountains of NC and TN for the benefit of present and future generations.
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts from around the country governs the Commission, which was established in 2006.
They conduct an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. The land trust accreditation seal provides a mark of distinction in land conservation.
“Accreditation provides the public with an assurance that land trusts meet high standards for quality and that their conservation work is permanent,” said Commission Executive Director, Tammara Van Ryn.
According to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, accreditation will provide public recognition of land trusts that are engaged in the long-term protection of the land in the public interest. This will increase public awareness of, and confidence in, land trusts and land conservation. Land trusts use the accreditation application process as a way to fine-tune their policies and streamline their operations.
There are currently three accredited land trusts in North Carolina and a total of 59 in the country. Nationwide there are 42 land trusts currently seeking accreditation. Four are located in North Carolina, one of which is the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
“Becoming accredited is a crucial step for SAHC in order to assure our members, the landowners with whom we work, and the public that we follow rigorous ethical and professional standards. SAHC has always held itself to the highest possible standards. This is our opportunity to be recognized formally for doing so,” said Carl Silverstein, SAHC Executive Director.
A public comment period is now open. The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust.
Indicator practices are chosen based on the following criteria: responsible governance of the organization, protection of the public interest with sound and sustainable land transactions and stewardship, ethical operations, accountability to donors and the public, compliance with all laws, such as IRC §170(h) and §501(c)(3). For more details on the list of standards visit: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/getting-accredited/2008-indicator-practices.
Comments on the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s application will be most useful by Aug. 29, 2009.
In the last three decades, the conservancy and its 1,500 members have protected more than 40,000 acres, including key sites adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Highlands of Roan, and Sandy Mush farmland. Its headquarters is in Asheville and the field office is in Kingsport, Tenn.
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is pleased to announce its application for accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is a volunteer-based non-profit organization working to conserve the clean water, unique plant and animal habitat, farmland and scenic beauty of the mountains of NC and TN for the benefit of present and future generations.
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. A volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts from around the country governs the Commission, which was established in 2006.
They conduct an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs. The land trust accreditation seal provides a mark of distinction in land conservation.
“Accreditation provides the public with an assurance that land trusts meet high standards for quality and that their conservation work is permanent,” said Commission Executive Director, Tammara Van Ryn.
According to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, accreditation will provide public recognition of land trusts that are engaged in the long-term protection of the land in the public interest. This will increase public awareness of, and confidence in, land trusts and land conservation. Land trusts use the accreditation application process as a way to fine-tune their policies and streamline their operations.
There are currently three accredited land trusts in North Carolina and a total of 59 in the country. Nationwide there are 42 land trusts currently seeking accreditation. Four are located in North Carolina, one of which is the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
“Becoming accredited is a crucial step for SAHC in order to assure our members, the landowners with whom we work, and the public that we follow rigorous ethical and professional standards. SAHC has always held itself to the highest possible standards. This is our opportunity to be recognized formally for doing so,” said Carl Silverstein, SAHC Executive Director.
A public comment period is now open. The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust.
Indicator practices are chosen based on the following criteria: responsible governance of the organization, protection of the public interest with sound and sustainable land transactions and stewardship, ethical operations, accountability to donors and the public, compliance with all laws, such as IRC §170(h) and §501(c)(3). For more details on the list of standards visit: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/getting-accredited/2008-indicator-practices.
Comments on the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s application will be most useful by Aug. 29, 2009.
In the last three decades, the conservancy and its 1,500 members have protected more than 40,000 acres, including key sites adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Highlands of Roan, and Sandy Mush farmland. Its headquarters is in Asheville and the field office is in Kingsport, Tenn.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Musical lineup for Big Ivy music jam
Here is the lineup for the free music jam Friday (June 26) at the Big Ivy Community Center
6:30-7:00: Big Ivy Bluegrass Band
7:05-7:35: His Fold Bluegrass Gospel
7:40-8:20: Julia Ann & Bluegrass Buffet
*************CAKE WALK*************
8:25-9:10: Tri County Connection
*************CAKE WALK*************
9:15-9:45: Tried & True Bluegrass
6:30-7:00: Big Ivy Bluegrass Band
7:05-7:35: His Fold Bluegrass Gospel
7:40-8:20: Julia Ann & Bluegrass Buffet
*************CAKE WALK*************
8:25-9:10: Tri County Connection
*************CAKE WALK*************
9:15-9:45: Tried & True Bluegrass
New jobs for Baldor
News came out this week that Baldor, a manufacturer of electric motors and the ilk, are creating 114 jobs. Baldor has a plant here in Weaverville. It appears the jobs will be at the Kings Mountain home facility. Time will tell if that boost will filter up here to the Weaverville location.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Big wheels
Rocky Hollifield has been restoring an orginal Asheville trolley car for several months now at his space in Woodfin. He recently received some wheels for his trolley from a company in Ohio. One problem, though. The wheels elevate the car about a foot or two too high. He said he is going to talk with the company to figure out how he can remedy the situation.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Executive session of the Woodfin Water Board
The Woodfin Water Board discussed employee surveys gathered by trustee Marjorie Meares during an executive session last night.
Leftover Weaverville Town Council notes
* Public Works Director Larry Sprinkle that despite the recent rains, water levels are still down compared to last year.
* The Tri-City annexation approved last year will become part of the town at the end of the month, adding more than 40 residents to the town.
* The town council approved a budget amendment of $25,000 needed to complete the sidewalk extending down Lakeshore Drive to Lake Louise Park.
* The Tri-City annexation approved last year will become part of the town at the end of the month, adding more than 40 residents to the town.
* The town council approved a budget amendment of $25,000 needed to complete the sidewalk extending down Lakeshore Drive to Lake Louise Park.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Upcoming hikes
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has two hikes in the area in the next week. A guided hike at 10 am on June 17 will take guests through Rocky Fork, a 10,000 acre track of land just across the TN/NC border and visible from the future Interstate 26. Another hike at 11 am on June 19 will take guests across Slickrock Mountain in Yancey County. All hikes are free to members and $10 for non-members. For more information contact: Stacy Neiman at (828)253-0095 ext. 205 or stacy@appalachian.org.
Monday, June 8, 2009
NCDENR accepts water shortage response plan
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) accepted the Town of Weaverville's Water Shortage Response Plan recently. The town council accepted the plan at its May meeting.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Signs of Wal-Mart
Check out next week's issue of The Weaverville Tribune for the first signs of Wal-Mart coming to the area.... Opening date still scheduled for June 17.
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